St. Basils Cathedral

Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011

Today marks the 450th anniversary of the breathtaking St. Basil's Cathedral located in the Red Square in Moscow, Russia! This Russian Orthodox beauty was built in 1555 by Postnik and Barma and became known as the Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. It marks the geometric center of the city, elaborate with 9 domes and 2 spires. It was completed by 1561 under the order of Ivan IV of Russia to commemorate Russia's capture of the Mongol states Kazan and Astrakhan.

Russia Travel Tips: Weather

Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Pedestrian Bridge, Moscow Russia

Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The experience of just being in Russia is great, and visiting Moscow normally leaves travelers truly impressed.  The city's architecture and history are fascinating.  A special Hidden Treasure is a pedestrian bridge leading to Tretyakovski Art Gallery.  There are metal trees "planted" on it that are covered with thousands of padlocks placed there by newlyweds, showing their names and the date of there marriage.  A truly romantic idea, permanently locked away this beautiful city.

Written by: Goran Pilivovic, Tour Director Trafalgar Tours

Russia

Posted on Saturday, March 13, 2010

The iconic St. Basil's candy-topped cupolas and dreamlike architecture stand as the signature of Russia's capital city of Moscow. St. Petersburg is Russia's artistic capital and its rigid symmetry is captured by classical architecture, including the magnificent Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace.

Russia Travel Packages

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010

General Tours World Traveler, the company that pioneered travel to Russia in 1955, is offering newly-redesigned tours for 2010, featuring the attentive personal services of their own St. Petersburg-based guides. These Affordable Luxury trips include landmark city-center hotels, daily buffet breakfast, all on-tour transportation and in-depth private car sightseeing.

Priced from just $2,299 per person, the 7-day Discover Moscow & St. Petersburg trip features a choice of handpicked hotels, including the historic Hilton Leningradskaya in the capital and the legendary Grand Hotel Europe in St. Petersburg. Private sightseeing in Moscow features three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a personally-guided tour of the Kremlin Armory Museum. The next morning, guests have their personal car, driver and guide at their disposal. This unique flexibility is an opportunity to explore personal interests, whether it’s World War II history, medieval art, Russian literature, Soviet architecture – or even shopping!

For travelers wishing to focus on this fabled city, Splendors of St. Petersburg is a 6-day program featuring the luxurious Grand Hotel Europe. Guests can tailor this General Tours vacation with flexible, intimate sightseeing at their own pace; the company’s private car, driver and guide is at their disposal for three full days.

General Tours World Traveler also offers 8 and 12-day voyages from Moscow to St. Petersburg featuring seven nights aboard Russia’s finest river ship, the 58-cabin Volga Dream. Priced from $1,999, Splendid Waterways of the Czars includes all shore excursions, fine dining with wine at lunch and dinner, luggage handling and port charges. A special Music on the Volga June departure is highlighted by four shipboard opera concerts and an enriching lecture series featuring Henry Fogel, former president and CEO of the American Symphony Orchestra League.

With the company’s new Family & Friends Savings, travel agency clients save $50 to $150 per person whenever 3 or more guests travel together on a Russia trip of 7 days or longer. These savings can be combined with any of General Tours’ other offers, including exclusive AARP Member benefits and repeat traveler discounts for members of the company’s World Traveler Club.